The Glenstal Book of Nature by the Monks of Glenstal Abbey Glenstal Abbey Chocolates the experience of women monastics

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In both cases we are taken outside our own element in order to experience a miracle: 'a music you never would have thought to listen for' (Heaney in 'The Rain Stick')

This book is intended as a part of that maintenance plan

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Brother Cyprian Love is not only an expert improviser in the tradition of the pipe organ (the only instrument in Western Classical tradition that has an unbroken lineage of improvisatory techniques attached to it

The Glenstal Book of Nature by the Monks of Glenstal Abbey Glenstal Abbey Chocolates the experience of women monasticsIn June 2016, ten people, seven monks and three visitors, were asked to describe their favourite place at Glenstal Abbey. These now make up one narrative. No individual voice dominates. Each voice blends so that a sound goes forth; not a concertina but rather an accordion. Design & Illustrations by Br Emmaus O'Herlihy OSB